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E323 GEH

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,274 mi
Last recorded117,274 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE323 GEH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 117,274 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s+o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 59,366 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 158,804 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 153,652 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 150,958 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 147,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s+o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 146,262 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 145,007 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 143,419 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s+o/s (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 142,040 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s+o/s (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2015 138,884 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 136,612 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s+o/s front seats not tilting

Fail 28 May 2014 136,611 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s+o/s front seats not tilting

Pass 15 May 2013 135,475 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 135,460 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 132,630 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/rear tyre cracked inside wall

Pass 13 May 2011 130,359 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 128,337 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 125,346 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 125,346 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 May 2008 121,765 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2007 117,429 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 117,429 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2006 114,106 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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E323 GEH is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 117,027 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E323 GEH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 39 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E323 GEH is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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